The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.
Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27
Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Tuesday, March 24
McMaster 3:30-4:30pm - Cancelled
Greencedar 4:30-5pm (instead of 4-5pm)
Wednesday, March 26
Rockton 10:30-11:30am - Cancelled
Meadowlands 3:30-4pm - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process
Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.
Published:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Concession Branch Children's Area Reduced Service
A Children's area activity table, including the children's computers at Concession Branch are unavailable due to a facility issue. We aim to fix them as soon as possible.
Published:
Monday, March 9, 2026 - 11:30am
HPL Telephone Main Line Roll Back
HPL's original phone number is back in service. Please call 905-546-3200. The 289-779-7588 number, created due to the 2024 cybersecurity incident, is also working.
Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 9:15am
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
Hagersville - 13 January 1951, 4 October 1952, 14 January 1961
Haileybury - 22 October 1955
Haliburton - 11 June 1955, 6 June 1959, 19 September 1964, 7 August 1965, 14 August 1965
Haliburton Highlands - 12 September 1964
Haltonville - 18 July 1953
Hamilton - 24 January 1959
Hamilton – Cootes Paradise - 19 September 1953, 14 August 1954
Hamilton – Dundurn Castle - 27 March 1954
Hamilton – Education–History - 20 March 1954
Hamilton – Grimsby Area - 22 May 1957
Hamilton – Incline Railways - 6 March 1954
Hamilton – Macassa - 17 April 1954
Hamilton – Market - 21 August 1954
Hamilton – Mountain - 23 April 1955, 30 April 1955, 7 May 1955
Hamilton – Mountainview Hotel - 13 March 1954
Hamilton – Playgrounds - 10 July 1954
Hamilton – Royal Botanical Gardens - 6 February 1954, 20 February 1960, 27 February 1960
Hamilton – Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park - 9 October 1954
Hamilton – Royal Hotel - 13 March 1954
Hamilton – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church- 23 January 1954
Hamilton – Schools – Closing - 3 July 1954
Hamilton – Spectator Building - 26 December 1953
Hamilton – Victoria Park - 10 April 1954
Hamilton – Whitehern - 30 January 1954
Hamilton Beach - 15 February 1958 [see also Burlington Beach]
Hamilton Harbour - 2 January 1954, 9 January 1954, 22 May 1954
Hannon - 14 July 1951, 7 March 1959
Hanover - 7 December 1957
Harper’s Corners - 19 July 1952, 26 July 1952
Harrisburg - 3 February 1962
Harriston - 5 April 1958
Hastings - 6 August 1960
Havelock - 4 June 1960
Hawkesville - 21 March 1964
Heidleberg - 7 March 1964
Hespeler - 10 October 1953, 27 June 1959
Highways: No 2. Toronto-Kingston - 30 September 1961: No. 6. Hamilton-Port Dover - 23 June 1962: No. 7. Guelph - 17 December 1955: No. 8. Hamilton-Niagara Falls - 7 May 1960: No. 69 - 21 September 1957: No. 97 - 19 October 1957
Highways Canada – Hamilton - 16 September 1958: Trans-Canada Highway - 17 September 1960
Hillsburgh - 9 August 1958
Homer - 31 October 1964
Hornby - 5 October 1952, 21 April 1962
Huntsville - 30 May 1953
Huttonville - 19 October 1963
